The Lure of Wolves and Whispers

One sister offers her life in exchange for the other's in this dark, Irish lore-inspired romantasy and "sizzling, high-stakes debut launching a series that readers will greedily devour" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review).

On the mist-shrouded Isle of Eireann, buying magic comes with a price.

But when her beloved older sister is gravely injured, Maeve risks everything to buy the forbidden magic that might save her. In exchange, Maeve trades her life to a ruthless and dangerously alluring rebel leader. Bound to do his bidding, Maeve finds herself thrown into a deadly competition to become the next queen and stand beside a prince rumored to be more brutal than his tyrannical father.

With the isle on the brink of war, trust and survival come at a terrible cost--one that will tear Maeve's world, and her heart, in two.

What would you sacrifice to survive?

Author: Amanda Connolly
Publisher: Sarah Barley Books / Simon & Schuster Books f
Published: 07/07/2026
Pages: 464
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.16lbs
Size: 8.62h x 5.73w x 1.53d
ISBN: 9781665989510
Audience: Young Adult


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 04/03/2026 pg. 1
Kirkus Reviews 05/01/2026
Publishers Weekly 04/27/2026
Booklist 07/01/2026

About the Author
Amanda Connolly is a Canadian political journalist and editor. A winner of the EU-Canada Young Journalist Fellowship, she is a dual citizen of Canada and Ireland. The Lure of Wolves and Whispers is Amanda's debut novel.